News of the Diocese

Bishop Richard Lennon blesses new Matt Talbot for Women II residential facility in Lakewood

Former convent provides 14 additional beds, treatment rooms for women struggling with addiction After nearly a year of work, Matt Talbot for Women II is ready to accept the first clients at the new residential treatment facility on the grounds of Transfiguration Parish in Lakewood. Previously, the building was a convent for the Notre Dame sisters ...

St. Patrick's Day is more than parades and parties, it's a feast day celebrating a patron saint

We mark the feast day of St. Patrick, the apostle of Ireland, with a special celebration each March 17 on the Church calendar.

Diocesan-owned high schools name new presidents

Former Euclid mayor named president of VASJ William R. Cervenik, who for the past 12 years has served as Mayor of the City of Euclid, has been named President of Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School. The announcement was made on March 9, 2016 by Margaret Lyons, Secretary for Cathechetical Formation and Education/Superintendent of Schools for the Ca...

Dominican Sisters in Akron examine race relations: “Where do we go from here?”

African-American Sister tells forum ?pray and ask the Holy Spirit, what we can do? The Dominican Sisters of Peace in Akron have established ?Where do we go From Here,? a new committee to explore the issues of race and how the congregation and members of the Akron community can contribute to moving the conversation forward. The group met at the mot...

Faithful Citizenship - Ohio Primary Election is Tuesday, March 15

?Responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation.? - Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship By our baptism, Catholics are committed to following Jesus Christ and to be ?salt for the earth, light for the nations.?

April 2016 luncheon speakers for the First Friday Clubs are announced

The three First Friday Club luncheon speakers series in the Diocese of Cleveland will hold their respective luncheons beginning at noon on Thursday, March 31, at noon on Friday, April 1, and at noon on Friday, April 8, 2016. Fr. John Manning, Delegate for Senior Priests, Diocese of Cleveland will be the guest speaker at the First Friday Club of Cl...

Local Catholic parish comes to aid families displaced by fire

St. Ambrose Parish in Brunswick is responding to the needs of 24